The Wheat Growers are pleased that the federal government has finally listened and invoked Sec. 107 of the Labour Act and put an end to the labour strife at both national railways.
“The Wheat Growers have called for the government to take decisive action since May 2024. Agriculture and all other industrial sectors have been held hostage by this rail strike,” stated Gunter Jochum, President.
The pre-lockout slow-down by the railways has stopped the flow of grain already and will likely take weeks to fully bring everything back up to speed. Meanwhile, our export markets have been watching and some considering alternate grain sources going forward.
To arrive at this juncture is unacceptable to consumers and producers alike. Canadians cannot face the uncertainty of a rail stoppage every year. Stronger action needs to be put in place to ensure certainty for the long-term.
“The Canadian economy has been impacted by this government’s inaction. We did not need to be in this situation,” closed Jochum.
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